UN Sustainable Development Goals
Volvo Penta's contribution
By 2050, two-thirds of the population will be living in cities. This, combined with a lack of valuable resources and unprecedented pressure on the environment, means we all have to find a more sustainable way of living. This is our contribution to UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Climate
Target #1
Reduce emissions from our operations by 50% by 2030
Reducing our climate impact is more than just the products we make – it’s how we make them and transport them too. With locations all over the world, we are taking steps to reduce the emissions linked to how we do business.
Target #2
Reduce absolute emissions by 37.5% by 2034
By 2034, we will reduce absolute emissions by 37.5%. This includes emissions from our operations, products and transport. Electrification will be key to this transformation.
Target #3
We strive for increased use of sustainable alternative fuels
All Volvo Penta diesel engines can use HVO fuel, while electric vehicles will benefit from Fuel Cell development from Volvo Group. We will continue to look for new, sustainable alternative fuels along with Volvo Group.
Resources
Target #1
Increase circularity in our product offering
We will increase recycling of our products through traditional recycling methods as well as remanufacturing. This increased circularity will reduce the amount of new resources needed in our manufacturing process.
Target #2
Zero landfill operations
We are committed to reducing the amount of waste that ends up in landfill. Our operations in Lundby and Vara in Sweden will be “zero waste to landfill” by 2025 – followed by all Volvo Penta sites globally by 2030.
Target #3
Purchasing sustainability roadmap
We are developing our plan and timeline and working together with our partners and suppliers to set targets and align on our sustainability goals.
Target #4
Substances of concern
We are working to phase out substances of concern and conflict materials from our manufacturing process.
People
Target #1
Vision of zero accidents with Volvo Penta products
In line with the Volvo Group safety policy, Volvo Penta strives towards the highest safety standards in our industry. We also work to ensure secure functional safety and cyber security for Volvo Penta products
Target #3
Competence
We invest in the health and wellbeing of our employees and in creating a good psychosocial working environment. We also work with competence development and re-skilling activities.
Target #4
Fair working conditions
We continue the development of attractive and fair working conditions.
Target #5
Diversity & Inclusion
Volvo Penta strives to leverage the diversity of our employees and their ideas. We work to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels comfortable and safe bringing their whole selves to work.
Target #6
Business ethics
Doing business in a fair and lawful way is good business. Volvo Penta employees should not show any bias, accept or offer gifts to influence purchasing decisions.
Target #7
Workplace safety
Our vision of zero accidents for Volvo Penta employees at work is in line with the Volvo Group safety policy. We provide a safe and open workplace for all employees – both physically and mentally. We have a strong safety culture including processes and tools to enhance safety. We continuously identify our occupational health and safety maturity levels, and set plans for improvements.
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